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FB02 FCN

2002 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,194 mi
Last recorded119,194 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 FCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 114,744 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 114,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,177 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp lens cracked not impearing beam

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,013 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 60,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,683 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 19,767 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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FB02 FCN is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB02 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB02 FCN registered?

FB02 FCN is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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